Admissions

The admission calendar for the 2023-2024 academic session is open. Pupils could be admitted all through the school year. We are at your disposal for any questions at +37362022208 and info@heritage.md. Download Parents' Handbook

A starter pack folder is provided to all parents intending to pursue admission into Heritage International School. This pack includes all sets of documents and information as regards the school policies and practices. Heritage International School reserves the right to review the Admission procedures as needed.

Entry to School Starter (Preschool Courses)
There is no Placement test for children applying for this year group. Full admission will be offered only after the fees have been paid (according to the Contract). List of Required documents for Admission:

Application
Medical certificate, issued before the day of application
Child’s Immunization Card; when such is not available, kindly fill in *Form B
Photocopy of Birth Certificate/Passport of Child
Photocopy of ID document of each parent
Photos (3x4 cm) of the child (2 pieces) and of each parent (1 piece each)
Admission Form A
In cases of special learning needs, a medical report by the relevant agencies is required

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Entry to Class 1
Applicants should provide a Report on physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, language and communication development as well as development of learning capacities and attitudes at the end of the kindergarten prep course (for children attending the preparatory pre-school education institutions). There is no Placement test for children applying for this year group, the students will be assessed to determine English language comprehension and proficiency level.

Go to Primary

Placement Test for Classes 2-10
Academic Placement Test, set by the school, is required for learners entering Classes 2 to 10. The latter comprises:

for the Bilingual Pathway - a test in language (Russian or Romanian) and a test in Mathematics (for the previous completed class of studies)
for the English-only Pathway - a test in Mathematics (for the previous completed class of studies)

The minimum pass mark for admission is 70% in each test – in language and in Mathematics. If an applicant does not meet the minimum requirement in academics, admission may be declined. The Placement Test is taken before Provisional Admission is offered.

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English Language Assessment
A reasonable proficiency in English is required. Heritage has adopted the widely acceptable and detailed World-class Instructional Design and Assessment Model (WIDA) which assesses the learner’s specific skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Students will be assessed to determine their language comprehension and proficiency level if English is not their first language. The minimum entry score at WIDA entry test is not less than 3 in Speaking & Listening and in Reading, and not less than 2.5 in Writing for learners who have learnt English previously.
Students who come from a different language background with no English will not be denied admission and will receive language development support through the Intensive English Unit until their proficiency level will meet the expectations of the programme. Such learners will take a placement test in Mathematics only.

Within Heritage International School, the only Cambridge School in Moldova, Heritage Lyceum is a unique high school following the Cambridge Pathway, offering students a world-class education. The Lyceum provides learners with everything they need in order to gain the required skills and have the best opportunities for an international academic and professional career.

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English-Only Pathway
The English-only pathway learners follow the Cambridge Primary and IPC, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge Upper Secondary and Cambridge Advanced curriculum. These learners will take the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint and Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint, IGCSE and Cambridge Advanced exams, which are mandatory. The requirements for the English-only pathway are as follows:

Learner is a citizen of another country (dual or foreign citizenship)
Parents waive their child’s participation in the national exams in Class 4, Class 9 and BAC in Class 12 (NOTE: this waiver is irreversible)
Average of WIDA test is required of not less than 4.00 (when learner comes without English background, the exam is excluded)
An academic test in Mathematics will be taken to determine the placement class of the applicant

Provisional Admission and Full Admission
Once the Registration Fee (non–refundable, one-time payment for a single admission) payment confirmation and the completed and signed Application Form were received, Heritage International School will confirm the pupil's provisional admission in writing, via e-mail or a call.
Full admission will be offered only after the schooling contract has been signed and fees have been paid (according to the contract).

Application
A report on the physical, emotional and cognitive development, the manner of communication, the development of learning abilities, compiled at the time of the completion of the preparatory group (for children who attended kindergarten) or the positive reference of the municipal or district commission (for children applying to Class 1)
Original documents from previous school(s) (for children applying to Class 2-10)
Medical card, issued before the day of application (Direction - extract, Form nr.027/e, approved by MH RM No. 828 on 31.10.2011) - (for children applying to Class 1)
Child's Medical Card – original (for children applying to Class 2-10)
Child’s Immunization Card (for foreign children); when such is not available, kindly fill in *Form B
Medical insurance (for foreign pupils)
Photocopy of Birth Certificate/Passport of Child
Photocopy of ID document of each parent
A copy of each parent’s Entry Visa stamp on Passport (for foreign pupils)
Bank Teller of Payment
Photos (3x4 cm) of the child (2 pieces) and of each parent (1 piece each)
Admission Form A
In cases of special learning needs, a medical report by the relevant agencies is required

School Tuition Fee consists of two instalments:
1^st instalment: 50% of annual tuition is due 15.06.2023
2^nd instalment: 50% of annual tuition is due 15.12.2023

Tier	Class	Registration Fee, Euro	Annual Tuition, Euro	1^stinstalment, Euro	2^ndinstalment, Euro
Preschool Tuition	0	-	5000	2 500	2 500
Tier 1 Tuition	National Pathway 1-4	250	5 750	2 875	2 875
	National Pathway 5-8		6 325	3 165	3 160
	Cambridge Pathway 1-6		6 325	3 165	3 160
	Cambridge Pathway 7-10		7 000	3 500	3 500
	Cambridge Pathway 11-12	350	7 700	3 850	3 850
Tier 2 Tuition	National Pathway 1-4	450	11 000	5 500	5 500
	National Pathway 5-8		12 000	6 000	6 000
	Cambridge Pathway 1-6		11 000	5 500	5 500
	Cambridge Pathway 7-10		12 000	6 000	6 000
	Cambridge Pathway 11-12		13 500	6 750	6 750

Tier 1 fees will be charged to pupils whose parents or legal representatives are citizens of Republic of Moldova.
Tier 2 fees will be charged to pupils who are dependents of foreign nationals or temporary residents of Republic of Moldova.

Registration fees should be paid according to the Preliminary Agreement.
Tuition and fee payments must be made on time.
The family discount for the second child of 10% and the third child of 15% is applicable. The sibling discount applies to the tuition fee for the youngest student/students.
Discount of 4% is applicable in case the tuition fee is paid in full in one installment before the start of the school year.

Tuition fees can be paid by any payment method in MDL (using the commercial exchange sell rate of OTP Bank SA on the day of payment). For detailed information, please contact our accounting department at +37362022213.

Admissions

a.Timing

b.Admission

c.List of required documents for admission

d.Tuition fees and due dates